JEDDAH — Uptown 966 of Halim Mezer defeated Islamic Development Bank 64-48 at the Bin Mahfouz basketball courts here recently. The winner played its offense well in the final quarter. Rafael Saldua top-scored with 23 points for the winner and was adjudged the Giordano Player of the Game. Marvin Cortez netted 10 points for the loser. The tournament is sponsored by Giordano Fashions (Ahmedullah), ABS-CBN – The Filipino Channel, Saudi Signs (Sam Adora), Al-Haddaf Sportsware (Bayoumi) and Arabian Food Supplies Catering Division (Ahmad Miri). In another encounter, AVK Wild Boys of Jolli Tilo defeated Saudi Diyar 65-56. Boyce and Nabong claimed 13 points apiece for the winner and were adjudged the JBL Players of the Game. Gerald Deleon scored 23 points for the loser. Al-Muhaidib of Pabs Viscayno won against Safari by default. Almabani of Victor Carreon edged Jeddah Eagles 46-45. Caguioa chipped in with 14 points for the winner and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game. Alfred top-scored with 19 points for the loser. In games played on Friday, Sabr Brothers Yellow of Rasheed Suyat scored a 60-56 win over Salam Brothers White. Jameel Cobre led the winner with 17 points and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game. Dawood Antonio scored 19 points for the loser. ALJ Used Cars of Ronald Uranza defeated Al-Ittefaq 83-79. Gani Tabao scored 19 points for the winner and claimed the Saudi Signs Player of the Game honors. Rodolfo Ortiz had 27 points for the loser. ALJ Central Purchasing of Noel Sun beat Urban Design Group 71-50. Paul Taguba had 20 points for the winner and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game, while Reloj chipped in with 17 points for the losing side. Toyota Sequoia of Abdullah Jimmy Beltran defeated Al-Mostaqbal Hospital 67-59 for its fourth straight win. Al-Tawil top-scored with 16 points for the winner and was adjudged the Giordano Player of the Game. Orsajes scored 23 points for the loser.
